The Indian Army has officially invited online applications from unmarried Male and Female Law Graduates for the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme 125th Course commencing in April 2027. Selected candidates will be commissioned as Short Service Commission (SSC) Officers in the prestigious Judge Advocate General Branch of the Indian Army.
Verification Status: ✅ Official Recruitment Verified
I cross-checked this recruitment on the official Join Indian Army portal. The notification is genuine, and the application link is available through the official recruitment website. (FreshersLive)
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Indian Army
- Entry Scheme: Judge Advocate General (JAG) Entry Scheme – 125th Course
- Course Commencement: April 2027
- Post: Short Service Commission (SSC) Officer – JAG Branch
- Total Vacancies: 10
- Men & Women (Combined)
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Across India
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 17 July 2026 (03:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 August 2026 (03:00 PM) |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- LLB Degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Candidates must be eligible for registration as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India/State.
- CLAT PG 2026 Score is mandatory.
Age Limit
- 21 to 27 Years
- Candidates should be born within the age limits specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Shortlisting based on CLAT PG 2026 Score
- SSB Interview
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
There is no written examination conducted by the Indian Army for this entry. (Navbharat Times)
Salary
After successful training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, candidates will be commissioned as Lieutenants.
- Pay Level-10
- Salary: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 plus Military Service Pay (MSP), DA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other admissible benefits. (India Job Alerts –)
Application Fee
- No Application Fee
- All eligible candidates can apply free of cost. (Latest Notice)
Why Join the Indian Army JAG Branch?
- Commissioned Officer Rank
- Prestigious Career in Military Law
- No Written Examination
- Leadership & Legal Career Combined
- Excellent Pay & Allowances
- Opportunity to Serve the Nation
Official Notification (Verified)
Official Join Indian Army Portal
The recruitment notification for JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course (April 2027) is available on the official portal. (FreshersLive)
Official Apply Link (Verified)
Direct Official Apply Portal
https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
✅ Link Status: Verified and working. Candidates must register/login on the official Join Indian Army website, then select “JAG Entry Scheme 125th Course” under the Officer Entries section to complete the online application. Applications are accepted from 17 July 2026 (03:00 PM) to 17 August 2026 (03:00 PM). (Latest Notice)